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There's likely some exaggeration to 23 oz. I had about 6 sips before i flushed it all away. It's not a matter of just being malty -- i mean, MOAS is malty -- its that it was STALE hops unpleasantly mixed in with bready malt.

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Frangelic seemed odious to me, but I'm not a fan of hazelnut. I choked down one, but have no clue what I'll do with my other.
I tend to really like strong, sticky sweet barleywines. When I found Bolt Cutter at the same shop, same spot in the same cooler I paid the $22 per for a few. I just haven't found a good time to open a 15% -750ml.

their black ipa was one of the best i've ever had. not sure it's backstage material (unless they aged it angel tears...which they might already do), but i'd love to see it show up bottled in some fashion.

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I don't really care what it is because I probably won't be able to get it. Not because it won't be distributed to my state, but because the vultures snag this backstage stuff up like it's their last meal. It's not even worth trying anymore.

I'm guessing it is Black Biscuit. I had heard that the original plan was to release Black Biscuit as the last Backstage Series release, however FMB became the fallback since there was some type of complication. Again that was just a rumor I heard. However, in this case, I'm hoping where there's smoke there's fire.

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I started trading just to track down bottle of better half and loved every sip I drank while sharing with some friends on an annual fishing trip in the U.P. Frangelic was great but best in small doses, it seemed after 8oz my palate was kind of burned with artificial hazelnut. Can't wait to crack bolt cutter...next winter

I'm guessing it is Black Biscuit. I had heard that the original plan was to release Black Biscuit as the last Backstage Series release, however FMB became the fallback since there was some type of complication. Again that was just a rumor I heard. However, in this case, I'm hoping where there's smoke there's fire.

I'm drinking a Bolt Cutter now, and really enjoying it. There is some faded hop funkiness, but I'm loving the maple up front, and it's not boozy and overly sweet, as I've heard. Not a perfect beer, but I'm thinking a little cellar time will be kind.

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I don't really care what it is because I probably won't be able to get it. Not because it won't be distributed to my state, but because the vultures snag this backstage stuff up like it's their last meal. It's not even worth trying anymore.

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I kind of agree with this. While distribution of Founders stuff is pretty good in the Philly area, constantly checking with distros, bottle shops, friends, etc is a royal pain in the ass, and it's all usually gone the first day it arrives. I did see Bolt Cutter at a bottle shop in south Philly, but I wasn't about to pay 30-some bucks (I think it was around $34?) for a beer so many on these threads said was not that good. I would, however, definitely buy some CBS if I happened upon some.

Just look at how black that bottle slated for April is.....something that dark has gotta be delicious.

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Its not black, just out of stock. Us Chicago guys and our mules just pre-bought all the tickets and volume, so while it is coming out there is none available and no one will get any unless you trade with us... MMMWWWAAAHHHHH HAAAAAA HAAAAAAA...!!!!!!!